The Portland daily press., 1887-08-17
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
MAIN G.
An Aged Citizen Dead.

BowDo1NHAM, Aug. 16.-Col. Josiah Mer-
row died at his residence in Bowdoinham on
Monday, at the advanced age of SO years, be-
ing the oldest person in town. Col. Morrow
came to this town in the year 1917 and begun
life as shoemaker, afterward entering into
trade. He has repeatedly been called by his
fellow citizens toill Offices of trust. He
served as selectman for q years. He has
been in both branches of the State Legisla-
ture, has been a member of the Governors
Council, and was sheriff of old Lincoln
county when Lewiston was a part of it, and
has held many other positions. His title of
colonel he received from the old State
Militia. His wife still survives him, and
she is 81 years old. They had been married
oyears.
For $500 Damages.
Mt. VERNON, Aug. 16.-Mr. Jarius Dolleff
and his son, Fred B. Dolleff, have sued the
town of Mt. Vernon for $500, for damages
and bodily injuries caused by an accident on
the road from Locks Corner to Benjamin B.
Dudley's, a few months ago. 1t is under
stood that the case will be contested.
Nearly over.
WATERvILEE, Aug. 1.-THE strike in the
Lockwood Mills is about ended. Most all
the strikers returned to their work Monday
morning. All but four of the mules are rum
ming and half of the ring spinning.
A Fast Set In Belfast.
BELFAST, Aug. 16.-Two years ago sever
al fast young men residing in Massachusetts,
came to Northport camp ground, took rooms
at the Wayerly House, and having o large
stock OF liquor began prolonged debauch.
For while they had full swing, putting
lamp posts into wells. removing street signs,
etc. Sunday some of the crowd again made
made their appearance bringing about fifteen
gallons of liquor which was seized By order
of Hon. Hiram Ruggles, and since then the
owners have vowed vengeance on Ruggles
and have been fighting in the courts to re-
gain their liquor. Monday night the pretty
white cottage of Superintendent Ruggles
was sadly disfigured by caricatures and
words put on with lamp black and oil Great
excitement prevails and detectives are at
work on the case.
Suicide at Sanford.
SANFORD, Aug. 16.-Mrs. Patrick Welch
committed suicide with Rough on Rats to-
day. She leaves a husband and two chill
dren. The cause is unknown.
Grand Army Festivities.
RocKLAND, Aug. 16.-The camp fire of
Edwin Libby Post, G. A. r., given last
night in honor of the guests, Hiram G. Berry
Post of Maiden, Massachusetts,, was a very
enjoyable occasion, many of the visitors par
ticipating. Today the veterans rendezvoused
at Crescent Beach, where big clam bake
and fish dinner were served, followed by
toasts, responded to by ex-Mayor Case of
Rockland, G. E. Littlefeld, Hon. d. N.
Mortland and Rev. l.. i. Hanscom. This
evening there will be grand reception and
ball at Farwell Hall, which has been decor
ated for the occasion. A concert will be
given by the Orphens Club before the ball.
Tomorrow the guests will be driven to points
of interest in this vicinity, embarking on the
steamer Mary Morgan at noon for Bangor.
Everything thus far has passed off very
pleasantly.
Presque Isle National Bank.
PREsQUE ISLE, Aug. 16.-The Presque
Isle National Bank was organized today.
The directors are Lleweilyn Powers of Houl-
ton. Peter Dunn of Oakland, w. E. Spauld-
ing of Caribou, C. f. A. johnson, l.. S.
Judd, Charles p. Allen, George H. Freeman,
James w. Bolton and Jarvis Hayward of
Presque Isle. The directors chose these
officers:
President-Charles p. Allen.
Vice President-James W. Bolton
Cashier-A. III. jerks.